Hits and Misses: Who was on target and who missed the mark

MISS: Lakeview Market in Lucerne lost the ability to accept food stamp permanently following a USDA investigation. Low-income people with limited transportation options no longer have a grocery store in their town.

HIT: Waiting until after the trial, Hill's family can now spread her ashes.

Don't face judgment

MISS: Political signs remain on display following the Nov. 8 election. Under the State Outdoor Advertising Act, temporary political signs must be removed within 10 days after the election.

Wheels on the bus

HIT: A Caltrans grant will provide $54,000 to help operate Lake Transit services in Lakeport, Upper Lake, Nice, Lucerne, Glenhaven, Clearlake Oaks and Clearlake. The grant is part of $18 million awarded by Caltrans to 105 public transit projects across the state.

HIT: Lake Transit employees, represented by Teamsters Local No. 665, and operations contractor Paratransit Services agreed to meet with a federal mediator. A proposed Teamsters strike was suspended. Service will continue as usual next week.

Getting into the spirit of the season

HIT: Community observances add a festive luster to the winter holiday season. Events are taking place in many communities.